Ladies' Aid Meeting and Community Notices at Clermont
Clermont Ladies' Aid met with school faculty members in attendance. Roll call featured a canning hint, Frances Cline chaired a paper on the founding of the organization and its history. Sept. 27 meeting at Mrs. Bess Blake's home with Gladys Johnson leading the program. Social notes include visits by Mr. and Mrs. Weimer Simpson and Bob from Hudson, and a memorial to Blanche Evelyn Martin dated Sept. 9, 1948.
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Clermont
Mrac H. H. Follett
Nelson
Sanddygard
Frances, Cline
Ladies Aidigi Iplesia Hd
Gratitude Note From Hospital Stay Recipient
Gard of thanks from Joe Lerch to all who sent cards and gifts during his stay at the Veterans' hospital. He expresses deep appreciation and says the kindness will be remembered.
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Gard
Veterans’ Hospital
Joe Lerch
Speech entrants listed in school contest divisions
The student speech participants are set for divisions including Oratorical Humorous Declamation Dramatic Declamation one act plays radio speaking interpretive reading and origin oratory. Thirty six students entered some in two divisions. Baseball began last Wednesday with 28 boys and no schedule yet but hopeful for a few games before cold weather. Clermont band activity remains strong with many new instruments and part time music instruction complicating scheduling.
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Achedule Ag
Clermont, High
Boehm
Judy Swenson
Joan Swenson
Mary Martin
Home Economics club organizes constitution and officers
Home economics students form a Home Economics club to craft a constitution and by laws. Rose Doyle is president Ramona Olson vice president Glendal Nygaard secretary JoAnne Granneman treasurer. They plan to meet biweekly and assist in planning school functions while exploring careers in home economics and related fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Doyle
Ramona Olson
Glendal Nygaard
JoAnne Granneman
Mothers Team
Thia
JoAnne Grenan
Re High School
Wedding, teaching shifts, and travels across the region
A 25 year old home wedding united Myrtle Skarshaug and Roy Swenson at the I H Skarshaug residence near Decorah. They plan a Niagara Falls motor trip and a new home on the groom’s farm. The piece notes several local movements including teachers, hospital visits, college enrollments, and family travels across Iowa and Wisconsin through Aug. 30 with scattered confirmations of illness, schooling, and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Skarshaug
Decorah
Myrtle Skarshaug
Roy Swenson
Niagara Falls
Esther Carlineft
Sioux Falls
S. D
Loretta Rattenly
Tomah
Wits
Clermont
Ada Miller
Mary Hills
Irene Horan
Mary Seidler
Thelma Scott
Lawrence ‘Leath
Gunderway
Nellie Sheehy
Albert Lea
Minn
C. J. Swenson
Minneapolis
Julia Brorby
Postville Hospital
Nordhus
Fondulac
Wis
Clifford Kittelson
Milo Halverson
Northfield
St. Olaf
H. L. Gordon
Oelwein
Auxiliary Program Announcements for 1050 51
The American Legion Auxiliary schedule lists monthly programs and hostesses from September through August. Names include Gladys Nelson, Louise Tomsheck, Marjorie Amundson, Evelyn Rounds, Lois Miller, Ruth Olson, Clara Belschner, Mary Olson, Irene Olson, Edna Nelson, Lucy Engle, Joycelyn Bakewell, Frances Cline, Arthel Stumme, Andine V asbey, Frances Hoopman, Lorinne Crowe, Ethyl Paulson, Joyce Appelman, Bess Gunderson, Irene Bennett, Audrey Bennett, Ruth Olson, Dena Johnson, Pearl Larson, and Camp Fire Girls with August entertainment.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Gladys Nelson
Louise Tomsheck
Marjorie Amundson
Margaret ,Anderson
Evelyn Rounds
Lois Miller
Ruth Olson
Clara Belschner
Mary Olson
Irene Olson
Edna Nelson
Jan
Lucy Engle
Joycelyn Bakewell
Frances Cline
Arthel Stumme
Andine Vasbey
Frances Hoopman
Lorrinne Crowe
Ethyl Paulson
Joyce Appelman
Bess Gunderson
LucyNe Triem
Irene Bennett
Audrey Bennett
Dena Johnson
Pearl Larson
Local social notes list visits and upcoming weddings
Mrs Richard Craven and son Leslie and daughter Mrs Arnold Schoendt and Ann of Wittenberg Wis called on Mrs Nellie Carpenter. Otto G Christensen of Clermont announces daughter Ruth Anne to Richard E Crowe of Clermont with ceremony in October. Union Street ladies hosted Edna Miller's birthday Friday Sept 2 with many guests. Mrs George Belschner returned from Cedar Rapids. Families and friends visited in Eldersgrove Washington Des Moines Hawk Eye and Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Craven
Leslie
Arnold Schoendt
Ann
Wittenberg
Wis
Nellie Carpenter
M. H. Moore
Otto G. Christensen
Clermont
Ruth Anne
Richard E. Crowe
Lorrinne ‘Crowe
Sctober
Jake Ponser
Aston Howard
Eldersdo
Raymond ‘Kiet
Minnie
Washington, D. C
Miss Kist
Mae Crowe
Delwe
Bertina Burnas
Postville
Caroline Erickson
Tom Hanson
Clarion
Des Moines
Harry Johnson
Quincy
Leo Severins
Ington Heights
Lars Sampson
Olavus Berehtson
Burger
Fayette
Walter Follett
Lar
Verne Stumme
American Legion Auxiliary County
L. H. Heath
Hawkeye
Ray Reierson
Earl Sirpless
Wm. B. Miller
Gerhardt Halverson
Harold Landsgard
Ground Observer Corps Organized in Clermont
A meeting at the Legion hall organized the Ground Observer Corps to serve the community. Walter C. Follett is supervisor, Lawrence Fritz chief observer with two assistants and twenty observers man posts for war. A test of efficiency is planned this month depending on conditions.
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Legion Hall
Clermont
Civil Defense
Walter C. Follett
Corpa
Lawrence Fritz
Bernard Schrader
M. H. Moore
Lyle Gunderson
Harlan Schultz
J. B. Shipton
Richard Griebenow
Clifford Kittelson
W. J. Nelson
Gordon ‘Hoopman
Lloyd Meier
Clifford Larson
Raymond Tomsheck
B. Riegel
Leo Griebenow
Fred Cline
Arnold Stumme
Keith Thoma
Elmer Olson
John Halvorson
Elmer Trude
Wm. Belschner
Herold Landegard
Camp Fires Camp Outdoors
Twenty Camp Fire girls led by Mrs. Nora Loftsgard camped in the Loftsgard pasture from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon. They cooked three meals outdoors and earned credits. Attending were Grace Olson and others including Mary Schultz and Ann Larson with guests Patty Franklin of Kansas and Sandra Sherman of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Loftsgard
Elsie Jerdee
Loftsgard Pasture
Grace
Mary
Shirley
Janice
Becky Olson
Mary Schultz
Ann Larson
JoAnn’ Moore
Carol Mott
Bonnie Bergeson
Kathryn Crowe
Helen Burger
Mary Swenson
Gerene
Rose Larson
Patty Franklin
Kansas
Sandra Sherman
West Union
Local visitors and weekend guests in Estacada area
Mrs Earl Sirpless of Estacada visits relatives while Joseph Lerch returns from Des Moines Veterans hospital in a cane aided recovery. Numerous residents hosted dinners and gatherings with families from Fremont Sullivan to Castalia, Ohio and St Paul. Barbara Kelly and others spent weekends with grandparents in Manchester and locations across Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sirpless
Estanada
Oregon
Joseph Lerch
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Wm. Branham
Fremont Sullivan
W. E. Sirpless
Estacada
Ore
Gerhardt Halverson
Arnold Teaskotter
Kelly
Mrs. Kelly
the Lakes
Minnesota
E. H. Dibble
Barbara
Mabel Young
Manchester
Bess Blake
Jack Dibble
Chester Green
Castalia
W. G. Jennett
Jimmie
St. Paul
Nellie Carpenter
M. H. Moore
Jerry Jennett
Lou Cornish
Waterloo
Inga Anderson
Pipestone
Minn
Leo Johnson
Arand
Rally Day Activities At West Clermont Elgin Churches
A. O. Nesset announces Rally Day on Sunday September 10 with West Clermont Elgin Sunday schools, services at 9 30 11 00 and 9 15 am for a prior meet. Richard Trapp will speak at all services. Elgin pupils meet by 9 00 am to travel to Clermont. After Clermont, Elgin returns for Legion hall session at 11 am. Next Sunday teachers institute at Stavanger church with sessions 2 30 and 8 00 pm. Saturday Sept 9 confirmands meet at West Clermont 10 am and Elgin 2 pm. Thursday Sept 14 Highland Societies meet at church 2 pm.
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A. O. Nesset
West Clermont
Elgin
East Clermont
Richard Trapp
Clermont
Legion Hall
Stavanger Lutheran Church
Ossian
Highland Societies
Clermont Methodist Church Service and Event Notice
A note on a fine attendance last Sunday invites the next service on September 17 at 11 15 p m The first church night will be at the Lurian Appelman home with a 6 45 p m picnic supper The program promises to be very interesting Mrs Marion Moore presents a program of famous speeches titled I Heard Them Say Attendees should bring a covered dish dessert sandwiches and their own table service
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Lurian Appelman
Marion Moore
Clermont Calendar Sept 7-12 Happenings
Thursday Sept 7 St Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild East Societies meet. Monday Sept 11 Legion meeting. Tuesday Sept 12 American Legion Auxiliary Woodland Study club meets in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodland Study Club
Local Visits Highlight Des Moines Trip Plan
Mrs. Harry Raney of West Union visited Thursday with Mrs. Fred Bigler and Mrs. Glen Shaefer of Maynard called on Mrs. Nellie Carpenter Wednesday morning. Mrs. Bess Blake leaves for Des Moines to spend a week and will be joined there by her daughter Mrs. R. W. Steele and children of Sherburn Minnesota, who will accompany her home for a week’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Raney
West Union
Fred Bigler
Glen Shaefer
Maynard
Nellie Carpenter
Bess Blake
Des Moines
R. W. Steele
Sherburn
Minn
Blake
Wenrich brothers resume West Coast school duties in LA
Richard and James Wenrich returned to Los Angeles last Friday to resume school. Richard, a junior, will assist in biology this year. Their grandparents Dr and Mrs G E Jor Benson drove them to Cedar Rapids where they boarded a plane for the west coast.
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Richard
James Wenrich
Los Angeles
Calif
G. E. Jor Benson
Cedar Rapids
West Coast
Reserve Training Completion for Leo E Ostlie at Great Lakes
Leo E Ostlie torpedoman s mate first class USNR Clermont completed two weeks reserve training duty at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Mt Sept 2 He attended an instructors training course at Ninth Naval District Headquarters and served as an instructor for enlisted Naval Reservists undergoing fortnight training on naval training ships at Great Lakes.
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Leo E. Ostlie
USNR
Clermont
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ninth Naval District
Bridal Shower Honors Verna Torkelson at Ossian
A miscellaneous shower for Verna Torkelson bride to be, hosted by Mrs L T N Olson and Mrs Leonard Olson at Littleport on Monday afternoon Sept 4. Guests included Ardis Olson and Edna Torkelson with John, Howard, Russell Mark, Herbert Schatz and families, Leo Kloster, Bobby, Mary Washburn and Henry Olson. Prizes awarded to Verna Forkelson and Ardis Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Torkelson
Ossian
L. T. N. Olson
Leonard Olson
Littleport
Ardis Olson
Edna Torkelson
John, Howard
Russell Mark
Herbert Schatz
Leo Kloster
Bobby
Mary Washburn
Henry Olson
Verna Forkelson
Farewell for Navy-bound Leland Capper in Maureen
Mr and Mrs Jack Bush Maur een and John Steven left Monday for Corwith where Mr Bush teaches in public schools A picnic dinner and farewell party was held for Leland Capper who has joined the Navy Guests included Dan Burke Harlan Schultz family Father Cooney Father Downing Norris Capper family Mrs Susie Stein bach and Mayme Semmiler Other attendees were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Meier and Guttenberg Sunday visits Kenny and Clarence Amundson Arthur Amundson family and Harold Opland Ruth Cor rine Rypeston and Morris Amundson family followed in the afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bush
Maureen
John Steven
Corwith
Bush
Leland Capper
Navy
Margaret Schinz
Dan Burke
Harlan Schultz
Cooney
Father Downing
Norris Capper
Susie Steinbach
Mayme Semmiler
Lloyd Meier
P. J. Meier
Guttenberg
Arthur Wilken
Strawberry Paint
Kenny
Clarence Amundson
Arthur Amundson
Harold Opland
Ruth
Corrine Rypeston
Morris Amundson
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Ladies’ Aid
Blanche
Evelyn
Martin
Lovell
Karl Martin
Fern’s
John Deere Parts
John Deere
Olson
DeWayne Johnson
Arthur Nelson
Virginia Nelson
Act
Ramona Oson
Janet Lyngaas
Carol Schweinerus
Marlene Durscher
Enterprise
Wm. ‘Wedo
Ida Wedo
Ben Wedo
Alburnett
Grandma Wedo
Maggie Quinn
Long Beach
Eliza Mertz
Quinn
Daniel Rounds
Mark Dennis
West Union Hospital
Chuckie
Marvin Johnson
Millard C. Larson
St. Croix
John Bakewell
Jacquelyn
New Albia
Cornelius Reierson
Inga Larson
Dahmen
Marquette
Ogcan
Larson
Anna
Gilbert Nelson
G. Roland
Bertha Friabie
JL. E. Carpenter
Camp McCoy
Carpenter
George W. Larson
la Crosse
Wisc
Ground Observer Corps
Aircraft Warning Service
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Methodist Church
Leeek
Guy
Nelson’s
Lows
West Coast School
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